California Approves Reparations in College Admissions, in Spite of Prop 209
Recently, the California Legislature approved a bill aimed at providing compensation to descendants of enslaved individuals through targeted university admissions. The bill, AB 7, mandates that the California State University, University of California, independent colleges, and private secondary schools consider giving admissions preference to those who can directly trace their lineage to people subjected to […]
African Union Supports Reparations for Slavery Due to Past Wrongdoings
African Union Joins Call for Reparations from Former Colonial Powers The African Union has aligned itself with a growing movement seeking reparations from former colonial powers for historical injustices, notably slavery. This was highlighted during a recent summit in Ethiopia, where the African Union and the Caribbean Community (Caricom) united in their demands. With 55 […]
Iran Seeks ‘Reparations for Damages’ to Nuclear Facilities
Iran’s Foreign Minister Discusses Nuclear Development Damages In a recent interview, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, shared that future diplomatic conversations with the United States will necessitate discussions around “damages” to nuclear development sites, particularly after Iran approved an airstrike targeting such facilities during President Trump’s tenure. This comes amid ongoing tensions following military actions […]
Caribbean Officials Head to Brussels and London to Seek Reparations for Slavery
Reparations Initiatives in the Caribbean Reparations are being pursued to address the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade, with a focus on combatting “systemic racism and white hegemony.” This is the core message that Caribbean delegations aim to convey during their visits to Brussels and London, seeking financial compensation for “slavery and colonialism.” For many […]
BLM Urges White People to Support Reparations in Juneteenth Message
A Black Lives Matter (BLM) nonprofit has called on “white people” to engage in financial reparations and address its financial struggles. According to Daily Caller, Black Lives Matter Grassroots recently issued a series of appeals for help for “our people,” acknowledging its responsibilities in June. This June event has gained traction this year as various […]
Trump’s reparations would be the Democrats’ largest defeat since the GOP removed their slaves.
Donald Trump seems unlikely to unify Democrats with a major political move this June. Embracing the reputation of a dealmaker, he suggests a controversial compensation plan that some might call “Machiavellian.” If he announces the MAGA Fund, it could redefine political boundaries. This move could cement his legacy as one of the most divisive figures […]
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Forms Task Force on Slavery Reparations
Brandon Johnson, Chicago’s Democratic mayor, has revealed a new task force focusing on reparations aimed at the city’s black community, even as he grapples with low approval ratings. In June, Johnson announced this task force, seeking a solution to his approval woes. Reports indicate that a budget allocation of $500,000 has been set aside for […]
Tulsa mayor suggests $100 million reparations plan for descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Tulsa’s Mayor Proposes $100 Million Trust for Reparations The first Black mayor of Tulsa, Monroe Nichols IV, has proposed establishing a private trust worth $100 million as part of a reparation plan addressing the consequences of the Tulsa Race Massacre from over a century ago. Elected in November, Nichols outlined that this trust would support […]
Governor Wes Moore rejects Maryland reparations commission bill and demands direct action
Maryland Governor Rejects Reparations Bill The only sitting Black governor in the U.S., Wes Moore of Maryland, recently turned down a bill aimed at forming a commission to study reparations for African Americans affected by slavery. This legislation, known as SB 587 and sponsored by state Senator C. Anthony Muse, would have created the Maryland […]
Maryland’s Democratic Governor opposes the reparations study bill, highlighting the urgency for immediate solutions.
Maryland Governor Rejects Reparations Bill Maryland’s Democratic Governor Wes Moore has decided to veto a bill aimed at establishing a committee to explore and recommend compensation related to racism and slavery in the state. This decision comes amidst ongoing discussions around such issues. Historically, Maryland’s legislative history includes a 1664 law that formalized slavery, affecting […]